Job Description

Position Information

Position Number

S00242

Position Title

Laboratory Technician

Division/Portfolio

Science and Technology

Department/Program

Water Engineering Technology

Location

Kelowna

Other Flexible Work Options

Your Opportunity

Under the limited supervision of the Dean, Science, Technologies & Health, and the general supervision of the Department Chairperson, installs and maintains lab and general Water Engineering equipment; troubleshoots, repairs, upgrades, and optimizes equipment; organizes and maintains an inventory of supplies and equipment; provides technical support to faculty; assists students in safe operation of equipment; prepares materials and equipment for lab sessions; maintains laboratories and equipment rooms; maintains current MSDS and WHMIS documentation; ensures safe collection, transportation, handling and disposal of water and wastewater samples from local surface water and industrial and commercial water treatment facilities; ensures safe storage and disposal of used chemicals; designs, constructs, maintains and operates bench scale water and wastewater unit processes for laboratory experiments; installs and maintains specialized water and wastewater analysis and control equipment; and performs other related duties as required.

Functions and Duties

1. Installs and maintains laboratory equipment.



2. Troubleshoots, repairs, upgrades, and optimizes equipment.



3. Organizes and maintains an inventory of supplies and equipment.



4. Provides technical support to students and faculty.



5. Assists students in safe operation of equipment.



6. Prepares materials and equipment for laboratory sessions.



7. Maintains laboratories and equipment rooms.



8. Maintains current MSDS and WHMIS documentation.



9. Ensures safe collection, transportation, handling and disposal of water and wastewater samples from local surface water and industrial or commercial water treatment facilities.



10. Ensures safe storage and disposal of used chemicals.



11. Designs, constructs, maintains and operates bench scale water and wastewater unit processes for laboratory experiments.



12. Installs and maintains specialized water and wastewater analysis and control equipment.



13. Performs other related duties as required.

Education and Experience

Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent and graduation from a two-year college Engineering Technology program or equivalent in a related area. Must also possess a valid Occupational First Aid - Level 2 - certificate. Over 4 years and up to and including 6 years experience in a water quality technology or related field.

Skills and Abilities

Proven ability to repair and service equipment and industry instrumentation including calibration, trouble-shooting, software updates and repair Excellent trouble-shooting skills Ability to perform tasks to a high standard Proven proficiency in technologies such as: MS Office, MS Teams, online purchasing software, Learning Management Systems (Moodle, Blackboard, etc) Demonstrated project management skills Have efficient, safe work ethics Knowledge of maintaining log books, tool inventory, and water treatment records etc. The ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships and exercise courtesy, tact and discretion Must have strong analytical and problem solving skills and work well in a team environment Must be flexible and able to manage high work volume and conflicting priorities to meet deadlines Flexible and comfortable with change Able to perform work of a routine nature with minimal or no direct supervision Must be physically capable of performing the duties Must be physically capable of performing the duties

Preferred Qualifications

Desired Start Date

10/03/2025

Position End Date (if temporary)

05/15/2026

Schedule

During academic terms: 8:00 - 2:45

During summer and winter breaks: 8:00 - 1:30

Hours may vary.

Annual Salary/Hourly Rate

$33.93 - $38.77

Appointment Type

Support - Non-Regular Part-time

Special Instructions to Applicants

This is a contract position ending December 19th, with the possibility of extension.



Shortlisted internal candidates must notify the current Support Staff Bargaining Chairperson and People Services if they want a Union Observer during interviews and final selections of candidates.

Employee Group

Support


Posting Detail Information

Competition Number

C003231

Number of Vacancies

1

Posting Open Date

09/18/2025

Posting Closing Date

09/28/2025

Open Until Filled

No


Inclusion Statement
Okanagan College is committed to increasing the equitable and inclusive participation of marginalized people in all aspects of college life. We welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black People, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, people with disabilities and people with diverse gender identities or expressions. People with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, AccessibilityHR@okanagan.bc.ca.